Assistant Director for Library Engagement and Enrichment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for community engagement and the student experience at Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center.
• Oversee the peer-to-peer academic tutoring service and manage a Graduate Assistant.
• Manage the peer-to-peer research and reference service.
• Develop and host programming and workshops for the library's makerspace focusing on creativity and experimentation.
• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate student employees.
• Arrange library events such as new student orientation, finals week, and wellness programs.
• Teach course-integrated information literacy, AI literacy, and library research instruction.
• Provide in-depth research and reference assistance to students and faculty.
• Educate the campus community on the ethical and responsible use of generative AI and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library and information science (or equivalent).
• 1 year of professional experience in an academic, public, or school library.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and overseeing library programming and services.
• Experience teaching information literacy and critical thinking skills.
• Experience providing research and reference assistance via multiple methods (in-person, email, chat, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI tools, including language models and citation generators.
• Proficiency in Google G-suite, MS Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training and supervising undergraduate student employees.
• Familiarity with Springshare products (e.g., LibGuides, LibAnswers).
• Experience with the ethical and effective use of AI in teaching and library services.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring.

Benefits

• Starting salary range of $62,000 – $72,000.
• Health and dental insurance options.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and children.

About the Company

John Carroll University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in University Heights, Ohio. Dedicated to developing leaders through knowledge and character, the University offers over 70 academic programs and maintains a strong commitment to excellence in learning, leadership, and service.